SSPX to Consecrate Bishops Without Rome

A breakaway Catholic group, the Society of St. Pius X, is set to consecrate four new bishops next week — without Vatican approval — in a bold move that could deepen the rift with Pope Leo XIV. Nearly 40 years after their founding schism, the SSPX is doubling down on tradition, livestreaming the event from their Swiss seminary and even selling souvenir wine sets. Led by Father Davide Pagliarani, they argue the move is necessary due to aging leadership and a Church they say has strayed from core doctrine. The Vatican calls it a “schismatic act” with automatic excommunication, but dialogue has stalled. Pope Leo XIV, while expressing regret and pain over the division, says the Church must move forward — and that the SSPX’s choice will have consequences. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfaa09e8ccf08dc6